The DisorderED Series: Walking on Eggshells — Parenting Through an Eating Disorder

In this deeply honest episode two of The Disordered Series, Ashlee and Kendall open up about what it really feels like to navigate an eating disorder from both sides of the relationship—parent and child.

From unspoken fear and constant second-guessing to conflict, guilt, and emotional distance, Kendall shares the reality of “walking on eggshells” while trying to support her daughter. Ashlee reflects on how those same moments felt from the inside, where love often felt like pressure, and silence could feel just as heavy.

Together, they unpack the tension, the misunderstandings, and the small but powerful shifts that helped them move from disconnection to support.

This episode is for parents, carers, and anyone supporting a loved one through disordered eating, or an eating disorder, offering reassurance that you’re not alone, and that even in the hardest moments, connection still matters.

You can learn more about support, advocacy, and resources through The Secret Burden, a charity supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders.

https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/

https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/

https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden

*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support: 

https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/
https://butterfly.org.au/
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

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